These can be a laptop, tablet, smartphone or other devices brought from home to school. This increases their access to devices that assist learning both in and out of the classroom.
These can be a laptop, tablet, smartphone or other devices brought from home to school. This increases their access to devices that assist learning both in and out of the classroom.
About BYOT programs
- BYOT programs are optional for schools. Schools plan their BYOT programs in close consultation with the school community.
- One of the key advantages of BYOT is that your child uses the same device for learning at school and at home.
- Your child will learn to use technology responsibly. This prepares them for a future where technology is a natural part of their everyday lives.
- BYOT doesn’t replace the information technology (IT) access provided for your child at school. Your school will continue to have a mix of school-provided and student-owned devices.
- Schools can provide guidance to parents but there are no mandatory or preferred devices.
- The cost of purchasing student-owned devices or software will not be included in general student levies.
- No student will be left behind in their access to technology.
Conditions of use for your child
- It is not compulsory for your child to bring your own device to school.
- If your child brings a device to school, they can only use it during class time for educational purposes and with the permission of their teacher.
- Like any equipment your child brings to school, they will need to be responsible for and look after any device they bring to school.
- Your child will need to agree to and follow guidelines on acceptable use of the device.
- Your child must respect others when they talk to and work with them online and never participate in online bullying.
- If your child uses the school’s Wi-Fi network all internet traffic will go though web filtering software. This prevents access to inappropriate content.
Cameras on mobile devices
If your child uses their mobile device as a camera they must:
- Seek permission from individuals involved before taking photos, recording sound or video footage. This includes teachers and other school staff.
- Only take photos and record sound or video when it is part of a class or lesson.
- Seek written permission from individuals involved before publishing or sending photos, recorded sound or video to anyone else or to any online space.
- Seek teacher permission before uploading any content to websites or social media platforms.
For more information, talk to your child’s teacher or principal and your School Association.